Protecting Your Rights In Indiana Since 1915
If you are pulled over by the police, they may ask to search your vehicle. A vehicle search allows the police to collect evidence that could incriminate you. Thankfully, you have legal rights against vehicle searches under the Fourth Amendment. The Fourth Amendment...
Most U.S. states allow the use of marijuana. Exactly how this is done differs from state to state. In Michigan, for example, adult recreational use is legal. In Ohio, recreational use is still prohibited, but marijuana can be used for medical purposes. In Tennessee,...
When both co-parents have busy work schedules, creating a parenting time plan that works for everyone can be challenging. Balancing job responsibilities while ensuring that children have meaningful time with both parents requires careful planning. Once in place, a...
How you inform your child you are getting a divorce is crucial. You need to be careful to minimize the effects of the news on them. Your child's age is integral to how you raise the matter, as children process information differently based on their maturity level. If...
If you’re a parent going through a divorce, you know that a custody determination will need to be made regarding your child. The court may decide to grant sole custody to you or your ex. More commonly, the court awards joint custody so that both parents remain...
Juvenile criminal offenses require unique consideration to balance accountability with rehabilitation. In Indiana, the law views juveniles differently from adults due to their age, maturity, and potential for change. Understanding these differences can help families...
It is not guaranteed that having a criminal record will prevent you from receiving custody rights if you and your spouse get divorced. For instance, you may have minor charges on your record from two decades ago. While the court could consider this factor, as they...
Even after you get divorced, you and your former spouse may still live in the same town or city. But that’s not guaranteed to last forever. Months or years in the future, you may decide that it’s time to relocate and move to another state or just another city within...
Adultery, while a significant emotional and personal betrayal, does not always have a direct legal impact on divorce proceedings. Indiana is a no-fault divorce state, meaning that proof of wrongdoing like adultery is not required to divorce. However, infidelity can...
Imagine a night out with friends that ends badly. An argument blows up, and you throw a punch in anger. Suddenly, the person you hit falls and gets a fatal injury. In Indiana, the death of someone due to a punch could potentially fall under either reckless homicide or...